First founded as Hinds County Agricultural High School in 1917, Hinds Community College is now a comprehensive educational institution with six campuses serving the greater Jackson, Mississippi area. Serving more than 32,000 students annually, Hinds is the state’s largest community college and offers a myriad of programs including academic, technical, career, secondary, adult education and workforce training.

The materials found in these digital collections document the history and growth of the college, the community, and, in general, the Junior College System of Mississippi. All physical copies of materials can be found in the Hinds Community College Archives located in Raymond and Utica. Contact LRCRaymondCirculation@hindscc.edu or (601) 857-3255 for more information.